US Bridges

W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.5N of Greenleaf · Structure no. 001010861003325

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW-17.5 176
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0E 2.5N of Greenleaf
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76108, -96.95658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W-17.5 176 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.